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Cecilia A.

Oakland, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•57 reviews
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Stellar pet sitting & dog walking!

Pet care experience

Over 10 years of experience volunteering at rescues and shelters in the Bay Area and overseas. From 2015 to 2017, I worked at a busy local veterinary hospital as Kennel Supervisor. In June 2019, I became Pet First-Aid and CPR certified. I take a gentle-is-best approach to animal care, achieving lots of success with positive re-enforcement behavior correction. I've also developed lots of great problem solving techniques for animals that dislike taking medications or have grooming anxiety. I believe that exercise is a great way for pets to reduce anxiety and keep them focused on the fun stuff; running, sniffing, fetching, playing! When an animal is very attached to their comfort zone, I look for ways to gently motivate them. At the moment I have full availability

Reviews

Kelly P.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 27, 2024
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Very communicative and friendly! All requests taken care of this evening.

Dana W.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2024
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I've been using Cecilia for over a year now and she always goes above and beyond in taking care of my kitty!

Van V.
House Sitting • Nov 04, 2023
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Cecilia was great. She was very thorough and asked a lot of good questions during our meet and greet. She house sat for us and our dog seemed content and the house was left spotless!

May S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2023
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Cecilia was great! Slippers was well cared for and I will definitely reach out again when I need a sitter.

About Cecilia A.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I like to stick to a routine with lots of opportunities for play, training re-enforcement, and downtime as needed. I’m very observant of what animals tell you through their behavior and I look for activities and solutions in a way that fosters their trust.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Cecilia A. would like to know about your pet

Vaccine records, whether he/she is spayed/neutered, any reactive behaviors to look out for/specific triggers, food allergies, name and location of vet, incontinence issues, mobility issues or injuries.

A typical day

I love exploring residential neighborhoods with dogs, especially when they know the area well and can show me all their favorite places to sniff and play. For dogs with great recall, I love hitting the trails in the East Bay Regional Parks. On hot days nothing’s nicer than a splash at the beach!

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$44per visit
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Cecilia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Cecilia can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Generally, I’m open for pet care during holidays and summer time. I structure my days around giving your pet a routine that alleviates the anxiety of suddenly not having their person/family by sticking to what’s familiar to them. Once they’re comfortable (and if it’s appropriate) I’ll add some surprise adventures. For cats, I allow them to set the pace and determine whether my visit is more play or touch focused.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 months ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Cecilia A.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I like to stick to a routine with lots of opportunities for play, training re-enforcement, and downtime as needed. I’m very observant of what animals tell you through their behavior and I look for activities and solutions in a way that fosters their trust.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Cecilia A. would like to know about your pet

Vaccine records, whether he/she is spayed/neutered, any reactive behaviors to look out for/specific triggers, food allergies, name and location of vet, incontinence issues, mobility issues or injuries.

A typical day

I love exploring residential neighborhoods with dogs, especially when they know the area well and can show me all their favorite places to sniff and play. For dogs with great recall, I love hitting the trails in the East Bay Regional Parks. On hot days nothing’s nicer than a splash at the beach!

Location

Oakland, CA

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Cecilia A.

Oakland, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•57 reviews